Why do we buy the wines we buy?
There are many reasons why we buy wine, and different people buy different wine for different reasons. There are...
Why do we buy the wines we buy?
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Bellevue: The name you should know when you talk about Pinotage
Bellevue: The name you should know when you talk about Pinotage
I thought I knew Pinotage. Not in the encyclopedic, swirl-sniff-score way, but in the proudly South African, “I’ve...
Swartland: The land of the free, the home of the brave
Swartland: The land of the free, the home of the brave
As the Swartland Revolution fest happened in the first half of April bringing the world to Swartland, it’s time to...
Beyond the barrel: Innovation meets tradition in South African winemaking
Beyond the barrel: Innovation meets tradition in South African winemaking
The South African wine industry stands at the crossroads of heritage and innovation. While the roots of winemaking...
The Pavarotti and Black Sabbath
The Pavarotti and Black Sabbath
Written by Arnav Das I have loved wines from South Africa from the first sip of Wolftrap White blend, a time I...
Kleine Zalze Joins World of Amphora Wines at Annual Portuguese Festival
Kleine Zalze Joins World of Amphora Wines at Annual Portuguese Festival
The annual Amphora Wine Day held at Herdade do Rocim winery in Portugal’s Alentejo wine region this year saw Kleine...
Sense and Sensibility: The seduction of Saccharomyces
Sense and Sensibility: The seduction of Saccharomyces
In the nuanced world of winemaking, few debates stir as much passion as the one between spontaneous fermentation...
Herold Wines – Transmuting Terroir into Wine
Herold Wines – Transmuting Terroir into Wine
Herold Wines, close to George, is a gem tucked away in a beautiful valley on the north facing slopes of Cradock...
Embracing Durbanville: Groot Phesantekraal launches new restaurant inspired by local heritage
Embracing Durbanville: Groot Phesantekraal launches new restaurant inspired by local heritage
Durbanville welcomes a new culinary gem: Groot Phesantekraal’s beautifully reimagined restaurant, led by chef...
Is South African wine too cheap for its own good?
Is South African wine too cheap for its own good?
South Africa's wine industry has long been synonymous with value. For years, consumers across the globe have...
Notes on tastingÂ
Notes on tastingÂ
How does ‘Cat’s Pee on a Gooseberry Bush’ grab you? This could be one of wine tasting’s most (in)famous quotes....
Uniquely created art is breaking barriers to wine appreciation
Uniquely created art is breaking barriers to wine appreciation
In a world where wine is an experience that brings together craftsmanship and a celebration of the senses, the 2024...